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As we move into fall and winter, our bodies start to demand warm, well-cooked food. In Ayurveda, fall and winter is vata time of the year so this diet change makes good sense. Easily digested, warm and well-spiced foods help counteract the dryness and coolness of vata season. One healthy and delicious Ayurvedic meal that's…

Ancient medicines like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine are brilliant for their herbal wisdom, such as the benefits of turmeric. But even more so, they are brilliant for their genius in combining substances to enhance their effectiveness. Making meals, tonics or formulas to create a balanced, whole intelligence is a unique forte in ancient medicines. Remember Mary…

From the wonderful summertime bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs, here is an Ayurvedic pasta recipe that's nearly tri-doshic (good for all doshas). The combination of ingredients in this Ayurvedic pasta recipe nourishes and balances Pitta and equally balances Kapha. Because of the oil, it could also be considered within range for Vata. Mince the mint…

Summer recipe ideas are always a challenge because when it's warm, who wants to turn on the heat and do some cooking? Well, we've pulled together some of our favorite Ayurvedic summer recipes from across the web to keep your pitta dosha cool, your agni (metabolic fire) kindling and your body and mind satisfied. We…

Spring provides such an abundance of wild greens, it is an adventure to harvest them. These flavorful, mineral rich greens lend themselves well to soups, salads and sautés. I use this recipe as a formula, substituting any wild or grown greens that I have. Creamy Nettle Soup Recipe With Yogurt Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1…

AVOCADOS…what can I say, they are my favorite!! Love them in both savory and sweet dishes, versatile by nature, humbly benefiting us inside and out with their high nutrition and super-healthy fats. I have used them in many different ways…on salads, sandwiches, smoothies, not to mention raw desserts – chocolate and avocados make a heavenly…

This popular Middle-Eastern street food, falafel quickly became my all-time favorite snack when I first tasted this dish in Washington DC several years back. Mashed chickpeas spiced with garlic, coriander, parsley, formed into balls and deep fried…yum, yum!! Back then, anything savory and deep fried I was all for it! Today it’s a different ball…

It’s Springtime! The famous Indian poet Kalidas beautifully describes this colorful season: Gentle breeze, softens the chilly air of the winter. The land comes to life as the flora suddenly bursts into maturity and young flowers bloom all over. The air is filled with intoxicating smell of fresh flowers and the effect is seen even…

Since the benefits of turmeric have really spread like wild fire people have naturally been asking us how to take it and where to get it. Turmeric, the wonderful bright orange root native to south India is available to you in two forms, fresh and dried. Where To Get Turmeric You will find turmeric dried…

By SAMA founder Karyn Chabot, DAy, MA, LMT This ancient Ayurvedic recipe from India is a mixture of basmati rice, mung dal (a legume), ghee (clarified butter), and mouth watering Indian spices. The ingredients can easily be found at any health food store. Kitchadi is often called ‘Food of the Gods’, ‘Food that creates space…